304 pages : 24 cm

Compares the historical backgrounds, childhoods, later lives, personal conduct, and social teachings of the two religious figures, as well as the way they are described in the Scriptures

"A Paragon House book."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-293) and indexes

1. Introduction. Muhammad Denigrated. Muhammad Appreciated. Reasons for This Study -- 2. Antecedents. The Regional Heritage. The Impact of Poetry. Women's Place -- 3. Early Life. The Meccan. The Nazarene -- 4. Later Life. The Medinan Statesman. The Peaceful Reformer -- 5. Scriptures. The Quran. The Bible -- 6. Personal Conduct. Prayer and Forgiveness. Lowliness and Children. Temptation and Self-Discipline. Getting and Giving -- 7. Social Teachings. Gender Relationships. Outsiders and Violence -- 8. Sanctions. The Nature of God. Earthly Rewards and Punishments. Afterlife Retributions -- 9. Enlargements. Of Muhammad. Of Jesus -- 10. Conclusions. Theological Differences. Paths of Commitment. Tolerance of Diversity

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